FRANCHISE TAG:
Jake Long- Truly 50/50 but I think Ireland will give Long 1 year to prove his worth. It's a lot of $, but with the resources available the Dolphins are better with Long than a rookie or a FA. Likely ask Long to drop 10 pounds to help improve agility.

LET WALK:
Randy Starks- Has been great, won't be SUPER expensive, but it provides the Dolphins with a chance to get younger. He is truly 50/50 in my eyes though.

Reggie Bush- He runs hard, and fits on a lot of championship teams as a low use starter or a high use reserve.

CUT:
Jorvorskie Lane
Richie Incognito
Jeron Mastrud
Nolan Carroll

FREE AGENCY:
Greg Jennings- Exactly the kind of player Joe Philbin likes. Will be good for Tannehill as he is a very cerebral player. Has the ability to move around an offense and create favorable matchups. Injuries are a concern and drop his price tag slightly. Approximately 4 years 37 million?

Bradley Fletcher- Big physical corner. Fits the kind of scheme that Coyle ultimately wants to have. When Marshall returns the Dolphins will have one of the better press secondaries on paper in the league.

Overall, I think this offseason takes us to the next level...especially at WR. With that kind of depth and speed it fits what we're trying to do within our scheme. I did notice that you cut Mastrud, but had him on the roster. Did you mean to put Egnew on the roster instead? Very good job and nice work!_________________

If that is all you are going to do at Corner, you might as well ignore the position all together.

I don't see this regime going WR and moving back in the 1st. Either one or the other. The WRs in this class are underwhelming to begin with after Keenan Allen.

After watching what we've been through with the OLine that's all you are gonna do ? I have a big problem with that. Football pet peeve is players playing out of position or skill sets against the system. Don't draft or sign
receivers, backs and tight ends if that's all you are gonna do with the offensive line. And I hope you are not talking the fire ireland talk if this is all you are gonna do with the line.

I'm so over the sentimental state we seem to be in with Jake Long. You wanna go injury fine. These injuries are due to his own motion. Not getting hit or any kind of impact. That's not gonna get better with him making the same movements at the same pace that got him in this position in the first place. He is done as a ZBS LT.

As far as other spots on the line. I'd rather move Incognito to RG (his original position) that move forward with Jerry. If you do this right you can draft a guard, sign a guard and draft a RT. Because we need two guards and a tackle.

And why draft a guard in the 3rd who you don't project to beat Jerry in camp for the starter's role ?

Vernon is not enough of a pass rusher. And I'm far from sold on the one you drafted.

I was once on board with Odrick to DT and I still am just not as a starter. Gotta have Starks ... I could be talked out of it, though.

I'm not on board with the 5th round of your draft. Or the 2nd one for that matter. Did I mention no WR in the 1st with this regime ?

I'm keeping Lane.

I can live with everything else._________________

Fellow Posters: I beg that you not misunderstand my level of arrogance. My handle is an implication of Dolphin study not necessarily Dolphin expertise.

Honestly, I don't really want to resign Jake Long. I think he is one of the best LT's in the league, but he doesn't fit the system that Philben has installed. I want to see if Martin can hold his own for the rest of this season and if so then let him man the position as it's easier to replace a RT than a LT IMO._________________

Martin will probably have a very good game vs JAC, Buffalo is the tester we need to see if he deals with Williams_________________Belfast Trojans #32 Shamrock Bowl winner '12, '13 and '14
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With 45-50 million of Cap Space this offseason, Jeff Ireland & Joe Philbin have an opportunity to upgrade the roster in FA significantly.

The priority should be getting players that fit the schemes being implemented.

Kevin Coyle had a knack in Cincinnati for turning other teams castoffs into capable starters and even Pro Bowl Caliber players in the secondary. (Tory James, Artrell Hawkins, Kevin Kaesviharn & Chris Crocker).

Coyle wants Press Man Corner and thus retaining Sean Smith should be a priority, even if it requires the Franchise Tag to extend the negotiation window.

Jake Long does not fit the ZBS, and while sentimentally difficult- moving on is logical. Upgrading the interior of the offensive line via FA is worth considering, especially with guys that fit the ZBS.

Brian Hartline needs to be retained. Guys that perform should be rewarded. He's a piece to the puzzle in the Slot, and he shouldn't be overly expensive.

Anthony Fasano is a serviceable starting TE, but does not warrant a 3-4 year deal at 4 million a year. Look at the deal John Carlson signed last offseason, Fasano will be paid for his services in a weak TE market.

The priority in FA should be Dwayne Bowe- he fits the WCO perfectly and gives the Phins that elite WR they traded away in Brandon Marshall.

With the TE position, a possible trade for JerMichael Finley should be considered. He's frustrated in Green Bay and with the multiple 3rd Round Picks- a deal could be worked out.

Reggie Bush- The owner loves him because he's flashy, but he does not fit the ZBS. He's a man style Running Back that sees an opening and lacks ideal patience.

With 45-50 million of Cap Space this offseason, Jeff Ireland & Joe Philbin have an opportunity to upgrade the roster in FA significantly.

The priority should be getting players that fit the schemes being implemented.

Kevin Coyle had a knack in Cincinnati for turning other teams castoffs into capable starters and even Pro Bowl Caliber players in the secondary. (Tory James, Artrell Hawkins, Kevin Kaesviharn & Chris Crocker).

Coyle wants Press Man Corner and thus retaining Sean Smith should be a priority, even if it requires the Franchise Tag to extend the negotiation window.

Jake Long does not fit the ZBS, and while sentimentally difficult- moving on is logical. Upgrading the interior of the offensive line via FA is worth considering, especially with guys that fit the ZBS.

Brian Hartline needs to be retained. Guys that perform should be rewarded. He's a piece to the puzzle in the Slot, and he shouldn't be overly expensive.

Anthony Fasano is a serviceable starting TE, but does not warrant a 3-4 year deal at 4 million a year. Look at the deal John Carlson signed last offseason, Fasano will be paid for his services in a weak TE market.

The priority in FA should be Dwayne Bowe- he fits the WCO perfectly and gives the Phins that elite WR they traded away in Brandon Marshall.

With the TE position, a possible trade for JerMichael Finley should be considered. He's frustrated in Green Bay and with the multiple 3rd Round Picks- a deal could be worked out.

Reggie Bush- The owner loves him because he's flashy, but he does not fit the ZBS. He's a man style Running Back that sees an opening and lacks ideal patience.

If that is all you are going to do at Corner, you might as well ignore the position all together.

I don't see this regime going WR and moving back in the 1st. Either one or the other. The WRs in this class are underwhelming to begin with after Keenan Allen.

After watching what we've been through with the OLine that's all you are gonna do ? I have a big problem with that. Football pet peeve is players playing out of position or skill sets against the system. Don't draft or sign
receivers, backs and tight ends if that's all you are gonna do with the offensive line. And I hope you are not talking the fire ireland talk if this is all you are gonna do with the line.

I'm so over the sentimental state we seem to be in with Jake Long. You wanna go injury fine. These injuries are due to his own motion. Not getting hit or any kind of impact. That's not gonna get better with him making the same movements at the same pace that got him in this position in the first place. He is done as a ZBS LT.

As far as other spots on the line. I'd rather move Incognito to RG (his original position) that move forward with Jerry. If you do this right you can draft a guard, sign a guard and draft a RT. Because we need two guards and a tackle.

And why draft a guard in the 3rd who you don't project to beat Jerry in camp for the starter's role ?

Vernon is not enough of a pass rusher. And I'm far from sold on the one you drafted.

I was once on board with Odrick to DT and I still am just not as a starter. Gotta have Starks ... I could be talked out of it, though.

I'm not on board with the 5th round of your draft. Or the 2nd one for that matter. Did I mention no WR in the 1st with this regime ?

I'm keeping Lane.

I can live with everything else.

CB- What more can you do at CB besides just drafting one higher? Fletcher is a very solid corner and a good scheme fit. Marshall is coming back as well, giving the Dolphins 3 physical CB's and then also drafting a rookie. Not sure what the gripe is there unless you just don't like Fletcher.

WR- I agree that this regime isn't going to want to go WR in round 1, but they may not have a choice. I think Miami is winning two out of the last three games thus putting them in the awkward position of no elite DE or CB. I think Williams is going to be a complete player and ready to play from day 1. I think he is the best WR prospect honestly.

OL- I'm not sure what more there is to be done. I looked thoroughly at the OG spot and there is really no good ZBS OG that are in the final year of their contract. Unless someone is cut unexpectedly there just is no market. If you look at the majority of good interior linemen (there obviously are exceptions) they are found in rounds 2-4. I think both players are starting caliber but I think Jerry will be given the chance to keep his job. I doubt they will want two rookie OG starting either.

If this what how I wanted to do it: I would probably want my OL to look like: Martin-Vet FA-Pouncey-Rookie-Jerry, I think Jerry is an OT after seeing him perform in limited action. He is a solid pass blocker and struggles in getting movement in the run game.

You have to realize, I did this with my Jeff Ireland hat on. I would have done this TOTALLY different if I did what I wanted._________________

I know several people said it but dont think we resign Jake Long, and if we do I see us parting ways and gaining some draft picks for him, which means Martin goes to LT and then we need a RT, I see that as being a top 3 pick (aka we will use one of our first three picks for that)_________________

I know several people said it but dont think we resign Jake Long, and if we do I see us parting ways and gaining some draft picks for him, which means Martin goes to LT and then we need a RT, I see that as being a top 3 pick (aka we will use one of our first three picks for that)

Whoa whoa whoa !!!
Why on earth should we lower the standards of the most important OL along with our OC ???

If were gonna draft a OT for the love of Jobe do it in the 1st rnd.
Lets improve the Oline with the highest level of competition.
Let's approach it with "may the best man win the starting LT position".

Seriously, I'm not al all cool with drafting a OT that can't outplay J. Martin.
I'm not even remotely close to comfortable with him "on either side" yet

Just saying, lets not lower our standards with an "OK NCAA LT" is all.

Has anybody here taken a long hard look at the TE from Notre Dame ...???
6' - 6" 245 #s

Could this kid be in our sights in the 1st rnd ...???
I firmly believe that a pass catching/playmaker TE should be drafted ahead of WR given our new Off.
Clearly with the understanding that a couple more guys like Hartline who can come out of the huddle &
interchange X -Y - Z positions on any down pre snap. ( in the 3rd - 4th rnd)

I know several people said it but dont think we resign Jake Long, and if we do I see us parting ways and gaining some draft picks for him, which means Martin goes to LT and then we need a RT, I see that as being a top 3 pick (aka we will use one of our first three picks for that)

Whoa whoa whoa !!!
Why on earth should we lower the standards of the most important OL along with our OC ???

If were gonna draft a OT for the love of Jobe do it in the 1st rnd.
Lets improve the Oline with the highest level of competition.
Let's approach it with "may the best man win the starting LT position".

Seriously, I'm not al all cool with drafting a OT that can't outplay J. Martin.
I'm not even remotely close to comfortable with him "on either side" yet

Just saying, lets not lower our standards with an "OK NCAA LT" is all.

The position is way too important.

sug

For what its worth except for the one Aldon Smith play Martin has played solid at LT so far, much better then he did at RT. I recently read in a article its easier for a finesse tackle to play on the left side then right or maybe cause he spent his time at LT in college but he looks better. He needs to add strength and think he will in the off season. I am not saying he has arrived and saying he shouldnt be pushed but the reality is he is going to be our LT next year